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First WA Schools VPP Project Participant Named

Western Australia Schools Virtual Power Plant project

The first school has been confirmed for Western Australia’s McGowan Government’s Schools Virtual Power Plant pilot project. [Read more…]

Climate Council: Just Say No To Narrabri Gas Project

Coal seam gas wells

Image: Lock The Gate

The Climate Council hasn’t minced words in its submission to the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on the Narrabri Gas Project. [Read more…]

Argonne National Laboratory Claims Breakthroughs In Li-ion Battery Recycling

Lithium ion battery recycling

Batteries are, as we all know, recyclable – but some recycle better than others. Lead-acid batteries? The process is easy, familiar and cheap enough to leave a decent margin, so Australia has some local recycling plants.

But the future isn’t lead acid, is it? [Read more…]

Gem Of A Solar + Storage Project For Townsville Catholic Diocese

Gem Energy - solar and battery storage

GEM Energy has been selected to deliver a $20 million solar power and Tesla battery storage project for the Townsville Catholic Education Office. [Read more…]

LG *Not* Exiting Solar Business

LG Solar news

There have been a few interesting LG news items over the last week or so in relation to the company’s solar and energy storage activities. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]

Solar Energy Rollout For Hunter Water

Solar energy - Hunter Water

New South Wales’ Berejiklian government is investing more than $15 million for the installation of solar power and other renewable energy systems at Hunter Water facilities. [Read more…]

Solar Power Push For Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Manly solar installation

Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre solar panel installation

Northern Beaches Council has just installed its largest solar power system to date and is encouraging residents to join the solar energy revolution. [Read more…]

Colac Community Library Goes Solar

Colac library solar installation

In Victoria, the Colac Community Library and Learning Centre is now reaping the emissions reduction and electricity bill-busting benefits of solar panels. [Read more…]

Leapton Solar Panels Review: Tier 1 Panels Made In China By Japanese Company

Leapton solar panels - made in China

Recently we’ve had a number of calls from Australians who believe Leapton panels are made in Japan. Just to be clear: Leapton solar panels are made in China.

Update August 12, 2022. There has been some confusion regarding Leapton’s Australian presence, support and warranty services. Find out what’s happening here; including new support and warranty contact information.

Update 9th of March 2021: Leapton Solar recently opened an office in Australia and their phone number is 1800 717 636.  They told me they can handle warranty claims for all Leapton panels in Australia.  (If you you need to make a warranty claim first get in touch with your installer.  But if they’re no longer around you can contact Leapton directly.)

This article is about Leapton Solar panels.  Because this company is headquartered in Japan I’d like to give them a big…

Konnichiwa!

But since they’re actually made in China, perhaps that should be…

Ni Hao!

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Nillumbik Solar Farm Up For Initial Community Comment

Nillumbik Shire Council solar farm

A proposed solar farm project for Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire has taken another step forward with the recent commencement of community consultation. [Read more…]

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